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Boroughmuir defeated Stirling County to book their place in the under-18 National Youth Cup Final, Image: Steve Langmead
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Schools/Youth rugby round-up: line-up for National Cup Finals confirmed

30 November 2022 Alan Lorimer 4

The reigning champions in both the School and Youth Cups at under-18s level will defend their titles at Murrayfield next week …

Stewart's Melville fought out a hard-earned victory over Dollar Academy in dismal conditions in the National Schools U18 Cup. Image: Stewart's Melville
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Schools/Youth rugby round-up: big weekend ahead of semi-final rugby in both National Cup competitions

23 November 2022 Alan Lorimer Comments Off on Schools/Youth rugby round-up: big weekend ahead of semi-final rugby in both National Cup competitions

There was some tense and compelling quarter-finals last weekend in tough weather conditions …

Peebles booked their place in the last four of the U18 National Youth Cup with a big win over Mackie. Image: Peebles RFC
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Schools/Youth rugby round-up: clubs book their place in National Cup semi-final

15 November 2022 Alan Lorimer 8

Boroughmuir, Stirling County, Peebles and West of Scotland all book their places in last four of U18 competition …

Stewarts Melville Collage and Merchiston Castle School met in last year's National Schools Cup U18 Final. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Schools to play National Cup, Shield, Plate and Bowl quarter-finals this week

14 November 2022 David Barnes 4

THE quarter-finals of the National Schools Cup, Shield, Plate and Bowl quarter-finals are to be played this week.  A round-up of last weekend’s National Youth (club) Cup quarter-finals will be included in our regular Youth and …

Musselburgh Director of Rugby Grant Talac believes the current youth and schools conference system needs an urgent review. Image: Musselburgh RFC
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Opinion: urgent review of schools and youth conference system required

10 November 2022 Grant Talac 29

Musselburgh Director of Rugby Grant Talac believes the current structure does not adequately encourage and support smaller clubs and schools …

George Watson's got the better of Merchiston Castle last Saturday. Image courtesy: @GWC_Sport Twitter
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Schools/Youth rugby round-up: Watson’s claim Schools Conference title

9 November 2022 Alan Lorimer 2

Victories over Merchiston and Fettes during the last week see Myreside side finish campaign with 100 percent record …

Stirling County came out on top after battle in the mud at Millbrae. Image: Susie Hay
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Schools/Youth rugby round-up: Watson’s go top of Schools’ National One Conference

2 November 2022 Alan Lorimer Comments Off on Schools/Youth rugby round-up: Watson’s go top of Schools’ National One Conference

Stirling County defeated Ayr/Wellington 41-19 in National Youth Conference …

The victorious Glasgow Warriors Under-19s squad. Image courtesy: Glasgow Warriors Twitter
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Glasgow Warriors defeat Edinburgh in Under-19 1872 Cup clash

1 November 2022 David Barnes Comments Off on Glasgow Warriors defeat Edinburgh in Under-19 1872 Cup clash

Hosts run out four tries to two winners at Scotstoun …

Peebles Colts defeated Tynedale 33-0. Image: Peebles Colts
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Schools/Youth Rugby round-up: Border Semi Junior League survive half-term disruption

26 October 2022 Alan Lorimer Comments Off on Schools/Youth Rugby round-up: Border Semi Junior League survive half-term disruption

It is a tight contest for second qualification spot to the National Youth Cup alongside Peebles Colts …

Boroughmuir defeated last year's tournament winners, Seaford College, in the pool stage of the Merchiston Castle Rugby Festival last weekend. Image: Steve Langmead
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Hosts and Boroughmuir impress as Merchiston Festival goes from strength to strength

19 October 2022 Alan Lorimer 5

George Watson’s College, Ayr and Peebles also gain valuable experience …

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